Overview
Gosaikunda Helicopter Tour takes you to an alpine freshwater oligotrophic lake nestled in the high rocky mountains, located at an elevation of 4,380 meters /14,370 feet in the Rasuwa District. Associating with various other lakes there are 108 lakes in the vicinity. The region is designated a Ramsar site and falls under Langtang National Park. Langtang National Park exhibits a high diversity of 18 ecosystems, and 14 vegetation types, ranging from upper tropical forests to alpine scrub and perennial ice. The lake remains frozen from October to June and is covered with greenery and wildflowers in other seasons. The lake’s water mixes with Bhote Koshi, Langtang Khola, and Chillum Khola and becomes the mighty Trishuli River.
Apart from the natural beauty of Gosaikunda. It is regarded as a holy lake by Hindu, Buddhist, and Bon followers. According to mythology, the lake is the abode of Shiva and Gauri, and the tales of Gosaikunda can be found in various ancient scriptures such as Bhagavata Purana, and Vishnu Purana, and the epics Ramayana and Mahabharata. Thousands of pilgrims from Nepal, India, and Tibet visit this vicinity taking a dip in the freezing holy waters, which is regarded to cleanse their sins and help them in their path to nirvana.
Female Guide Kathmandu, Gosaikunda Helicopter Tour starts with a private helicopter flight north of the Kathmandu Valley flying above the concrete jungles of the city and towards the lush central woodlands. Soaring high above Shivapuri National Park towards the Langtang National Park. The aerial view is breathtaking as you’ll hover high above various colorful settlements and lush endless forests, with views of the greater Himalayas. The helicopter tour gives you a different perspective with a shift in the geography of the region. As you’ll cross the section of the Mahabharat range you’ll come across high rocky mountains having arid topography. Once you reach the Langtang area you’ll notice various river systems and as you’ll reach the Gosaikunda vicinity witness clusters of lakes. Bhairavkunda, Saraswatikunda, Suryakunda, Raktakunda, Chandrakunda, Aamakunda, and Dudhkunda are some of the lakes among others. The helicopter will land at the banks of the holy Gosaikunda Lake. After spending a brief time at the lake, head back towards Kathmandu.
Gosaikunda Helicopter Tour is perfect for travelers who have limited time and not so good physical fitness but want to experience the section of the classic Langtang region. Witness lush forests, dry rocky mountains, high-altitude lakes, and snowy mountain ranges. Be a part of this exciting trip with your traveling partner Female Guide Kathmandu.
